as in later
following in time or place
he had been a teacher, a librarian, and some years latterly, a novelist
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At several investor events in the past, Musk has shown demonstrations of Tesla robotics, first with what many took to be a human being in a robot suit but more latterly with robots that appear to be actual robots.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
Rainford worked at Mercedes-Benz for eight years—in the UK, Germany, and latterly China—and has lived in China, in two stints, for five years.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2023
Like their opposite numbers in the rest of the world, China’s video streamers have had to change tack, emphasizing profitability over user growth and latterly been forced to slash content costs.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel, the film, set in the 10th century, revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arunmozhi Varman who was latterly known as the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola and was the most powerful king in South India at the time.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Aug. 2022
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Jan. 2024
Rainford worked at Mercedes-Benz for eight years—in the UK, Germany, and latterly China—and has lived in China, in two stints, for five years.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2023
Like their opposite numbers in the rest of the world, China’s video streamers have had to change tack, emphasizing profitability over user growth and latterly been forced to slash content costs.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Sep. 2023
Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil-language novel, the film, set in the 10th century, revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arunmozhi Varman who was latterly known as the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola and was the most powerful king in South India at the time.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Aug. 2022
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Three hours later, the chair was hustled from the building, and Cohen followed soon afterward.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Just weeks later, a man was shot on a busy train in Brooklyn.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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What's recommended to add volume back to the face afterward?Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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Quite a few projects were shared following their break-up after lead singer Kurt Cobain passed away, and this week, a mix of titles that dropped during their heyday and afterward appear on the charts.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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That both were at least legally married was dicey enough—Slater would file for divorce that summer; Grande shortly thereafter—but Slater was also a new father, with a recent social-media record of a wife and newborn.Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Just a short time thereafter, a group of key employees were poached by a competitor.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, Sharon denied the claim soon after and experts have agreed that Bertolotti's accusations are likely unfounded and false.Jessica Sager, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The union, however, struggled to secure other wins, losing an election at the neighboring facility and another in Albany soon after.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Latterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latterly. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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